The Long and Winding Story of the Teacup Vortex

Why do tea leaves gather in the middle of the bottom
of a stirred cup? This seemingly trivial phenomenon has
a remarkable 2,400-year history. From ancient Greek
philosophers to modern fluid mechanicians, vortices have
been invoked to explain the formation of the Earth, bladder
stones, river meanders, and gravity; they
have even served as laboratory tools. We will trace the
discoveries, experiments, and mathematical developments
that gradually revealed the underlying physics,
highlighting forgotten contributions, rediscoveries,
and misconceptions. Along the way, we will revisit
Einstein’s famous 1926 explanation and ask who actually
solved the mystery of the teacup vortex.

ZOOM 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/92564847491?pwd=KhgZUty1gedDDLLUqhlxsfdon87aXc.1

Lugar: Auditorio Pedro Ripa

Fecha: 13-11-2026

Hora: 11:30 am